How to pronounce baryton
Say it like BAR-ih-tahn. Baryton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ih
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baryton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of baryton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAR-ih-ton.
What does baryton mean?
- A viol-like stringed instrument (chordophone) mainly played with a bow but with a set of plucked strings as well, originating in European music prior to the 1800s.
Where does baryton come from?
From the German Baryton, from bary- + Ton.
Questions about saying baryton
How do you pronounce baryton?
Say BAR-ih-tahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærɪtɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbærɪtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baryton?
Baryton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ih · tahn.
Is baryton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbærɪtɒn/ (BAR-ih-ton).